The most popular way for tourists to get around is by moped. A moped is like a motorcycle but is low-powered and is a little safer. They use them because the roads and narrow and curvy. The people in Greece also often travel by taxi. When you want to call for a taxi in Greece you raise your hand and stare at the driver. This might seem strange but it gets their attention. They also take lots of buses and cars. If they are going to many of the beautiful islands in Greece they will probably take a boat or ferry. In major cities like Athens they have a public transportation system featuring trains and subways. There is a major airport in Athens which is the 27th busiest airport in Europe. In 2009 over 16,000,000 passengers passed through.
The School System in Greece:
The Greek Education System is mandatory for all children ages 6-15. There is the preprimary which is optional.This is public or private. Primary which is required for ages 6-12. There is also Secondary education first cycle which is also mandatory for all ages 12-15 it can either be a traditional education or technical vocational education. An optional second cycle which is not required but is for ages 15-18. There can still also go traditional or technical. If I went to school in Greece I would be in primary school which is required so I would still be in school for three more years. They also care for the special need students offering many different options. Public Higher Education (Tertiary), this is divided into universities and technological institutions. Students are accepted based on their performance on a exam on national level.
10 Useful Phrases:
Hello - γειά σου
Hi, I’m looking for - Γεια σου, Ψάχνω για
Where is the bathroom - Πού είναι η τουαλέτα;
Good Morning - Καλημέρα
Where can I get a meal - Πού μπορώ να βρω ένα γεύμα
Thank You - Σας ευχαριστούμε
Your Welcome - Kαλώς ήλθατε
I will return soon - Θα επιστρέψω σύντομα
I speak English - Μιλάω Αγγλικά
I am here to stay can you help me learn your language - Είμαι εδώ για να μείνει μπορεί να σας βοηθήσει να μάθουν τη γλώσσα σας
How to get a passport:
You must apply in person if you applying for a first time applicant, if you are under the age of 16, or if your passport was lost, damaged, or stolen. You can apply at many post offices and libraries. If you aren't a first time applicant you can go onto
Athens is one of the most famous places to visit during you visit to Greece. This is because there are so many sites to see such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon which are the most main attractions of Athens. If you don't visit Athens while in Greece you will be missing a lot. Another tourist destination is Rhodes in Rhodes you can find lots of great restaurants to visit. TAMAM is one of the restaurants in Rhodes with incredible food. You can enjoy salad, lobster, steak, and much more. This is some great food that everyone should try when you go to Rhodes. Crete is the next tourist destination to talk about. It is a place to go to the beach.Crete has some of the best beaches in Greece, but there are more then some there are hundreds because there are so many islands in Crete. Corfu Island is known for some very nice hotels. One fabulous hotel in Corfu is Corfu ApartHotel. It is rated 8.8 out of 10 on Booking.com. Go ahead and relax on Corfu Island in Greece. Thessaloniki is Greece's second largest city. There you can see the White Tower and take a horse and carriage around to see all the amazing sites. This is a perfect place for couples to go couples for night strolls under the stars while still being able to take horse and carriage.Visit as many of these destinations as possible so you can have the time of your life.
Cultural Arts:
In Greece there are many theaters. This is where drama was born. King Midas and the Golden Torch is an example of a greek play. A famous theatre in Greece is the National Theatre of Greece located in the Athens. It was the Royal Theatre in 1901 and it was closed about seven years later in 1908. In 1994 in the hopes of expanding the greek peoples culture the theatre became a non- profit organization. One famous Greek museum is the Acropolis Museum. In the Acropolis Museum there are some of the most expensive Korai statues and sculptures of the Parthenon. The Parthenon has been standing for about 2,500 years. The building was built for the goddess Athena for the greek salvation in the Persian Wars. The Parthenon was officially named the Temple of Athena the Virgin.
How Am I Moving My Belongings:
I would recommend only taking a few personal items like clothes with me to Greece because it would be cheaper to buy new furniture then to ship my old furniture. If I shipped all my furniture it would cost tens of thousands of dollars. It seems more economical to not ship the furniture but to buy new. I would enjoy buying all new furniture so I could get all new stuff in Greek style. A place I could purchase my furniture would be at Bakalis Furniture Centre in Greece because they have very good quality stuff ( bakalis-thive.com). Moving to Greece is gonna be a blast!
2.) A fork to eat all the wonderful food choices such as the famous Spanakotiropita.
3.) A soccer sports jacket to cheer on your national team.
4.) The Blue Eye Neckless that wares off evil or some people say the devil.
5.) A camera to take majestic pictures of all the wonderful landmarks, statues, and museums.
Foods That Are Enjoyed in Greece:
Some meats that are enjoyed in Greece are pork, lamb, beef, goat, veal, chicken, and rabbit. This is not the order of favorites but they are very common. Also foods such as Greek Salad with Chicken and lemon vinaigrette and Baklava. Baklava is a nutty dessert normally served on Easter. Greek food is like a Mediterranean diet and so it s fairly healthy. My favorite greek food is greek salad I had it when I was in Cape May. For breakfast Greek's usually have a coffee or frappe and a loukamades which is a fried donut hole and maybe a little honey on top. For lunch in Greece you might have a greek salad or a greek quesadilla. Last but not least for dinner in Greece you could have a Spanakopita which is phyllo dough stuffed with spinach, feta cheese,and herbs. This food sounds very yummy to me if I went to Greece I would be eating every second of the day.
List of Ten Things You Can't Find in Greece:
1.) The Grand Canyon
2.) Cactus
3.) American Football
4.) Snow Blizzards
5.) Target
6.) Great Wolf Lodge
7.) Icebergs
8.) Yellowstone Park
9.) Dairy Queen
10.) Palm trees
Dairy Queen Logo and Friends
Clothing in Greece:
Greek clothing is nothing special except for some traditional outfits used for special occasions. Amalia for women and Evzone ( Foustanea) for men. This clothing is old fashion and very Ancient Greek in style. Even today the Greek soldiers guarding the Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Constitution Square in Athens wear this. The special occasions that these outfits are worn on are in special parades or various ceremonies. Many teenagers in Greece dress similar to american teenagers, they have stores similar to Aeropostale, Abercrombie and Fitch, etc. You might want to try to shop at many of Greece's shopping malls to find popular clothing. Some stores you might like are Zara, Pull n' Bear, and Spencer's.
Emilie's Moving to Greece!
Transportation:
The most popular way for tourists to get around is by moped. A moped is like a motorcycle but is low-powered and is a little safer. They use them because the roads and narrow and curvy. The people in Greece also often travel by taxi. When you want to call for a taxi in Greece you raise your hand and stare at the driver. This might seem strange but it gets their attention. They also take lots of buses and cars. If they are going to many of the beautiful islands in Greece they will probably take a boat or ferry. In major cities like Athens they have a public transportation system featuring trains and subways. There is a major airport in Athens which is the 27th busiest airport in Europe. In 2009 over 16,000,000 passengers passed through.
The School System in Greece:
The Greek Education System is mandatory for all children ages 6-15. There is the preprimary which is optional.This is public or private. Primary which is required for ages 6-12. There is also Secondary education first cycle which is also mandatory for all ages 12-15 it can either be a traditional education or technical vocational education. An optional second cycle which is not required but is for ages 15-18. There can still also go traditional or technical. If I went to school in Greece I would be in primary school which is required so I would still be in school for three more years. They also care for the special need students offering many different options. Public Higher Education (Tertiary), this is divided into universities and technological institutions. Students are accepted based on their performance on a exam on national level.
10 Useful Phrases:
Hello - γειά σου
Hi, I’m looking for - Γεια σου, Ψάχνω για
Where is the bathroom - Πού είναι η τουαλέτα;
Good Morning - Καλημέρα
Where can I get a meal - Πού μπορώ να βρω ένα γεύμα
Thank You - Σας ευχαριστούμε
Your Welcome - Kαλώς ήλθατε
I will return soon - Θα επιστρέψω σύντομα
I speak English - Μιλάω Αγγλικά
I am here to stay can you help me learn your language - Είμαι εδώ για να μείνει μπορεί να σας βοηθήσει να μάθουν τη γλώσσα σας
How to get a passport:
You must apply in person if you applying for a first time applicant, if you are under the age of 16, or if your passport was lost, damaged, or stolen. You can apply at many post offices and libraries. If you aren't a first time applicant you can go onto
http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.htmll. On this site you can renew your passport if you aren't a first time applicant.
Five Tourist Destinations :
Athens is one of the most famous places to visit during you visit to Greece. This is because there are so many sites to see such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon which are the most main attractions of Athens. If you don't visit Athens while in Greece you will be missing a lot. Another tourist destination is Rhodes in Rhodes you can find lots of great restaurants to visit. TAMAM is one of the restaurants in Rhodes with incredible food. You can enjoy salad, lobster, steak, and much more. This is some great food that everyone should try when you go to Rhodes. Crete is the next tourist destination to talk about. It is a place to go to the beach.Crete has some of the best beaches in Greece, but there are more then some there are hundreds because there are so many islands in Crete. Corfu Island is known for some very nice hotels. One fabulous hotel in Corfu is Corfu ApartHotel. It is rated 8.8 out of 10 on Booking.com. Go ahead and relax on Corfu Island in Greece. Thessaloniki is Greece's second largest city. There you can see the White Tower and take a horse and carriage around to see all the amazing sites. This is a perfect place for couples to go couples for night strolls under the stars while still being able to take horse and carriage.Visit as many of these destinations as possible so you can have the time of your life.
Cultural Arts:
In Greece there are many theaters. This is where drama was born. King Midas and the Golden Torch is an example of a greek play. A famous theatre in Greece is the National Theatre of Greece located in the Athens. It was the Royal Theatre in 1901 and it was closed about seven years later in 1908. In 1994 in the hopes of expanding the greek peoples culture the theatre became a non- profit organization. One famous Greek museum is the Acropolis Museum. In the Acropolis Museum there are some of the most expensive Korai statues and sculptures of the Parthenon. The Parthenon has been standing for about 2,500 years. The building was built for the goddess Athena for the greek salvation in the Persian Wars. The Parthenon was officially named the Temple of Athena the Virgin.
How Am I Moving My Belongings:
I would recommend only taking a few personal items like clothes with me to Greece because it would be cheaper to buy new furniture then to ship my old furniture. If I shipped all my furniture it would cost tens of thousands of dollars. It seems more economical to not ship the furniture but to buy new. I would enjoy buying all new furniture so I could get all new stuff in Greek style. A place I could purchase my furniture would be at Bakalis Furniture Centre in Greece because they have very good quality stuff ( bakalis-thive.com). Moving to Greece is gonna be a blast!
A List of Five Things I Can't Live Without:
1.) English-Greek Dictionary (example - Woodhouse)
2.) A fork to eat all the wonderful food choices such as the famous Spanakotiropita.
3.) A soccer sports jacket to cheer on your national team.
4.) The Blue Eye Neckless that wares off evil or some people say the devil.
5.) A camera to take majestic pictures of all the wonderful landmarks, statues, and museums.
Foods That Are Enjoyed in Greece:
Some meats that are enjoyed in Greece are pork, lamb, beef, goat, veal, chicken, and rabbit. This is not the order of favorites but they are very common. Also foods such as Greek Salad with Chicken and lemon vinaigrette and Baklava. Baklava is a nutty dessert normally served on Easter. Greek food is like a Mediterranean diet and so it s fairly healthy. My favorite greek food is greek salad I had it when I was in Cape May. For breakfast Greek's usually have a coffee or frappe and a loukamades which is a fried donut hole and maybe a little honey on top. For lunch in Greece you might have a greek salad or a greek quesadilla. Last but not least for dinner in Greece you could have a Spanakopita which is phyllo dough stuffed with spinach, feta cheese,and herbs. This food sounds very yummy to me if I went to Greece I would be eating every second of the day.
List of Ten Things You Can't Find in Greece:
1.) The Grand Canyon
2.) Cactus
3.) American Football
4.) Snow Blizzards
5.) Target
6.) Great Wolf Lodge
7.) Icebergs
8.) Yellowstone Park
9.) Dairy Queen
10.) Palm trees
Clothing in Greece:
Greek clothing is nothing special except for some traditional outfits used for special occasions. Amalia for women and Evzone ( Foustanea) for men. This clothing is old fashion and very Ancient Greek in style. Even today the Greek soldiers guarding the Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Constitution Square in Athens wear this. The special occasions that these outfits are worn on are in special parades or various ceremonies. Many teenagers in Greece dress similar to american teenagers, they have stores similar to Aeropostale, Abercrombie and Fitch, etc. You might want to try to shop at many of Greece's shopping malls to find popular clothing. Some stores you might like are Zara, Pull n' Bear, and Spencer's.
Great Websites to Find Out More About Greece:
http://www.in2greece.com/
http://online.culturegrams.com/kids/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/int/geog/eei/rivers/
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/